Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT410

CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES PLANNING AND PRACTICE

Course Code
DKT410
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 1
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains in tables the basic features of head and facial anomalies that are frequently encountered in clinical practice.
  2. Explains in writing the responsibilities within the multidisciplinary team in head and facial anomalies.
  3. Evaluates communication processes in head and facial anomalies.
  4. Plans a therapy program according to the results of the evaluation of communication processes in head and facial anomalies.
  5. Classifies the intervention methods to be applied to head and face anomalies and summarizes their content.
  6. Determines and practices the appropriate intervention method to the client.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis lesson aims to explain the communication difficulties experienced due to pathologies that may occur due to malformations of the organs used in speech. In this context, it practically addresses the basic embryological development of the head and face, risk factors, malformations seen and the approach to the client, and conveys the issues to be considered in evaluation and intervention and the responsibilities within the multidisciplinary team.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of head and facial anomalies - Terms
2nd Week Basic features of the head and face area
3rd Week Team responsibilities
4th Week Evaluation
5th Week Evaluation practice I
6th Week Evaluation practice II
7th Week Planning
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Planning practice
10th Week Intervention approaches
11th Week Intervention implementation I
12th Week Intervention implementation II
13th Week Reporting
14th Week An overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingBernthal, J.E. (2017). Articulation and phonologic disorders speech sound disorders in children. (8. Baskı). USA: Pearson.
Paul, R. (2014). Introduction to clinical methods in communication disorders. Brookes Publishing.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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